Infection Preventionist

Rancho Seco Care Center; Galt (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rancho Seco Care Center in Galt, California is seeking a Certified Infection Preventionist to join the Nursing Management team. The role focuses on planning and directing in-service educational programs to maintain high-quality resident care.

Ideal candidate holds California RN or LPN license with CDC IP certification and experience in infection control; willing to train. This on-site leadership position emphasizes collaboration across departments and adherence to federal, state, and local

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as RN or LPN in California.
• Experience supervising and teaching.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct in-service education programs.
• Maintain training records.
• Lead interdisciplinary team on infection prevention.
• Ensure OSHA and CDC compliance training.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Infection Control

OSHA Training

Education

RN/LPN licensure

Job description

Do you have experince in Nursing Management? Or are you ready to move from the floor to the Nursing Management team? If so we have the opportunity for you. Rancho Seco Care Center in Galt, California is seeking a Certified Infection Preventionist to add expertise to the aleady well versed group. The ideal canidate will possess a CDC IP certification with experince regarding infection control and knowledge of statewide IC specifics. This postion will be within the nursing managment team, thus serving as a resource by attending to call, assisting staff on the the floor when needed and acting in the capcity of leadership will be necessary. Wages adjusted based on experience and Licensure. We are willing to train!

Purpose of your job position

The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct all in-service educational programs throughout the facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Job Function

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. however, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to plan, develop, direct, conduct, evaluate, and coordinate staff training, education, in service, and orientation
• Must maintain associate training and in service records
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
• Must have expert knowledge in the field of practice.
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
• Must understand and follow company policies including compliance procedures.
• Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Implement recommendation from the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee as the relate to the educational needs of this facility.
• Ensure that all personnel attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management , and bloodborne pathogens standard.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:

• Must be currently licensed/registered in applicable state. must maintain an active nursing (LPN) or (RN) license in good standing throughout employment ;
• Must have experience in supervision and principles, practice of teaching, etc.
• Must possess skills in leadership and communication
• Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.